Pharmacologic Substance
lobeline Audio
[ loh-buh-leen, -lin ]
Definitions related to lobeline:
  • A substance that comes from a plant known as Indian tobacco, which is different from the tobacco used to make smoking products. It has been studied as a way to help people stop smoking. It is a type of alkaloid.
    NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • An alkaloid that has actions similar to NICOTINE on nicotinic cholinergic receptors but is less potent. It has been proposed for a variety of therapeutic uses including in respiratory disorders, peripheral vascular disorders, insomnia, and smoking cessation.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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